Report: Former Eagles Long Snapper Jon Dorenbos To Have Movie Made About His Life

Philadelphia Eagles long snapper Jon Dorenbos (46) is shown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Sunday, October 9, 2016. (Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A movie is apparently in the works about the life of former Eagles long snapper Jon Dorenbos.

According to Deadline, producer Mike Tollin – who has made numerous films and documentaries on sports figures—has closed a deal to share the life of Dorenbos on and off the field.

The 37-year-old long snapper was diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm and required open heart surgery during a physical after he was traded from the Eagles to the Saints.

Dorenbos spent a decade in Philadelphia from 2006-2016 and says the trade saved his life.

He’s is even getting a Super Bowl ring after the Eagles’ historical win against the Patriots.

“Had I played, I’d die,” Dorenbos told the New Orleans Advocate. “Mr. Lurie called me and said he wants me to be a part of it — said I was here a long time and he said, ‘We’re going to win this, and you’re going to get a ring.’”